Academic Support. Assists students to make full use of available programs and services so that they may optimize their learning of the information, skills and attitudes prescribed in the medical curriculum.

Academic Feedback. On an individual and group basis, reports on student academic performance and progress in the medical curriculum.

Problem-based Learning (PBL). Offers an elective course in medical problem solving for sophomore students during the fall and spring semesters. The PBL elective is designed for small group discussion format and emphasizes self-directed learning, teaming, and trans-disciplinary understanding of human diseases.

Information. Provides information regarding curriculum, resources, services, and programs to improve student academic performance. Such information may be developed from local research programs or identified from current literature as innovations or trends elsewhere.

Faculty Resources. On an individual and group basis, organizes and administers curriculum-related resources, services, and workshops for faculty to improve teaching skills.

Feedback. Monitors the effectiveness and efficiency of faculty in teaching and in the development of course materials for the undergraduate medical curriculum.